New business partnerships often start with a sense of optimism about the future. As time passes, however, partnerships can break apart, and a partner may leave. This can damage the company, perhaps irreparably, leaving the remaining partners in financial...
A-B Trusts often work better for blended families
Parents with blended families face some specific challenges when they create or update their estate plans. Since they are often older, there is a higher likelihood that one or both spouses have certain assets that explicitly need to go to one set of children,...
Can I protect current assets from future creditors?
Estate planning provides peace of mind knowing that an individual or couple can legally protect some assets from future creditors. To be sure, transferring an asset without getting something of similar value in return could lead to legal problems. In certain...
Why employee handbooks are so important
The employee handbook remains an important tool for businesses to define their policies and procedures. It’s a way to protect the company and minimize the risk of potential lawsuits. Along with business objectives, the handbook also addresses expectations that...
Five ways to avoid (or win) wrongful termination claims
Employers have the right to make their own personnel decisions. However, it seems that every business will have to deal with former employees who claim that they were wrongfully terminated. Even in “at-will” states, employers are prohibited from terminating...
Business owners: Prepare for these four common legal issues
Businesses face an array of legal issues. It is helpful for business leaders to prepare for these issues by having at least a basic understanding of some of the things that could go wrong. Knowing what to watch out for and, ideally, taking proactive measures...
Charitable lead trusts can be a win-win
Charitable lead trusts are giving techniques that double as a wealth transfer and support of a favorite non-profit. They can be a useful mechanism after typical details like health care directives, power of attorney and a will are done. How does it work? The...
Fighting accusations of wrongful termination
Terminating an employee is typically one of the more difficult parts of owning or managing a business. Nevertheless, many believe they had valid reasons and went about it the right way once they decided. So, they are often surprised when a former employee...
Firm Attorneys Achieve Accolades
Seven attorneys from Cameron & Mittleman, LLP were selected by their peers for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America© 2022. Recognition by Best Lawyers is based entirely on peer review. Its methodology is designed to capture the consensus opinion of...
Businesses spend more on cybersecurity as threats increase
As more and more companies shift to cloud-based platforms and with ransomware attacks on the rise, businesses must increasingly focus on cybersecurity measures. Despite some companies returning workers to the office this fall, rising infection rates due to the Delta...